Abstract
In academia, goal setting is crucial for success and personal growth, guiding students throughout their educational journey. It provides direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose, helping students navigate challenges and achieve their intellectual aspirations. Sunway University's American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) facilitates credit transfer to U.S. universities, offering cost-saving and grading systems mirroring those in the U.S. Maintaining a commendable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is emphasized, enhancing prospects for university enrolment and scholarships. A comprehensive study spanning two semesters delved into the influence of students’ CGPA goal setting on student performance, particularly as a catalyst for increased effort. Among the 60 students surveyed, 30 set their CGPA goals with their academic advisor at the beginning of the semester. Students are encouraged to intensify their efforts should their coursework fall short of their target grades during the semester. The comparison of 2 semesters served as checkpoints for academic advancement. Notably, the survey findings highlight the efficacy of goal setting, with 90% of the selected students demonstrating notable strides in achieving their targeted results. Efforts are dedicated to supporting the remaining 10% in their academic pursuits, underscoring the institution's commitment to holistic student development. Furthermore, among the students who did not set desired grades, only 57% exhibited improvements in their academic performance, highlighting the transformative potential of goal setting in fostering individual growth and academic success.
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Tee Hean Tan, Sunway University, Malaysia
Jaime Kwai Foon Yap, Sunway University, Malaysia
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Conference: ECE2024
Stream: Learning Experiences
This paper is part of the ECE2024 Conference Proceedings (View)
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To cite this article:
Tan T., & Yap J. (2024) Navigating Academic Success: The Impact of CGPA Goal Setting on Student Performance ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 513-520) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2024.41
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2024.41
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